Pickpocket Film Expands to 1,112 Theaters
John Turturro's The Only Living Pickpocket in New York grew from six locations to 1,112 theaters after its October 23 debut.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Arthouse
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York expanded to 1,112 theaters and earned $1.765 million in its second weekend, with ticket sales rising 1,173% after the expansion. The film, written and directed by Noah Segan and starring John Turturro, debuted in six U.S. theaters on October 23.
Why it matters
The film's rapid expansion and strong per-theater average show that an independent arthouse release can reach a wide audience after a limited opening. The results put it ahead of Heart of the Beast, Verity, and Sense and Sensibility in the weekend box office.
Box office figures show $1.765 million from 1,112 theaters after expanding from six locations, with ticket sales up 1,173%. The source does not provide cumulative earnings or projected run length.
The players
John Turturro
John Turturro is an American actor and filmmaker known for roles in independent and mainstream films, and he also led a masterclass at the Zurich Film Festival.
Noah Segan
Noah Segan is an American actor, writer, and director who wrote and directed The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.
The details
Turturro stars in the film, and Giancarlo Esposito appears as Detective Allan Warren. The film runs 88 minutes and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival before its theatrical release.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: The film debuts in U.S. theaters in six locations.
October 30, 2026: The film expands to 1,112 theaters.
Industry Dynamics
The film's path from a Sundance Film Festival premiere to a wide theatrical release reflects how independent arthouse titles now reach broader audiences. Its per-theater average outpaced Street Fighter's during the same weekend.
Viewers can now see the film in 1,112 theaters after its expansion from six locations. The wider release gives more people in the United States a chance to watch it on the big screen.
The takeaway
The film's rapid growth shows that a well-received arthouse title can find a large theatrical audience after an initial limited release. Readers interested in independent cinema can check local listings to see whether it is playing near them.
Further reading
Explore more Arthouse coverage to see how independent films like this one reach American audiences.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Collider.
